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Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme
The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre
Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election
Nominations for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Playgrounds reopen in Greenhithe, Whenuapai and Windsor Park
Good things come to those who wait, and that’s certainly true for the families and children enjoying revamped playgrounds at Greenhithe War Memorial Park, Bill Moir Reserve and Parkwood Reserve.

Te Ara Awataha Northcote Greenway nears completion
A large part of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway – has been completed this month thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Kaipātiki Local Board, Eke Panuku, Mana Whenua, Healthy Waters, Kāinga Ora and local stakeholders.

Grants boost Whau projects
Whau’s community groups and volunteers received $38,243.19 for their mahi through Whau Local and multi-board grants.

Surf school scores new boards
Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau
A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.
Events



He Kete Waiata
Closing the Festival with class and soul, one of our country’s most exceptional singers graces Tāmaki Makaurau alongside a lineup of top vocalists and musicians for one night only.

Michael McIntyre - Jet-lagged and Jolly
See Michael McIntyre being jet-lagged and jolly in 2023!

Foil, Arms & Hog – Hogwash Tour
Come and see why the Irish trio has become the top-selling act at the Edinburgh fringe festival for three consecutive years.

Pentatonix
The three-time Grammy Award-winning and US multi-platinum-selling pop acapella group brings their awe-inspiring world tour to Spark Arena.

WICKED the Musical
Wicked is one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, and it will be staged at Auckland’s SkyCity Theatre for a limited season in April 2023.

Professor Brian Greene – The Twilight of Time: A Cosmic Journey to Eternity
A reminder that the vastness of our universe cares little for human beings, so it’s up to us to take charge of our destiny.